The 10 Best Bulova Watches For Men

With the Self-Winding Mechanical 98A128 (about $470), you get plenty of sparkle for your money, thanks to the crystal gems that line the case and band. Its pair of subdials and skeleton window are packed too closely together, though, throwing off the balance of the dial.

The Essentials 96C105 Black (about $150) boasts a shiny, stainless steel bracelet and a deep black dial accented by an unusual day complication in the lower right corner. It's a smart choice for dressy occasions, especially with its modestly sized 40mm case.

Gentlemen who prefer understated designs will appreciate the Precisionist 96B158 Leather (about $155), which functions as a simple, reliable dress option, but also features little hints of flair, like a spiraled dial and a knurled crown.

Those who like to keep track of everything will love the Precisionist 98B212 Analog (about $651), as it has four subdials and a unidirectional rotating bezel. All that information on the face makes it difficult to glance down and quickly read the time, though.

The rose gold on the Marine Star (appx. $240) is capable of drawing attention without being gaudy, and helps it stand out among more conventional models. The rubber band is noteworthy, as well, making it as suitable to wear on a surfboard as it is in a boardroom.

As the name suggests, the Precisionist Two-Tone Analog (around $405) is capable of accuracy to 1/1,000th of a second. It uses a high-frequency vibrating crystal to keep it exact, so you'll have no excuse for strolling in late to that morning meeting.

Anyone who likes to see how time is kept by an automatic movement will enjoy the 43mm Classic Automatic (appx. $224), as its open work dial and exhibition case back leave its mechanical elements in full view. It isn't particularly easy to read, though.

The Accuswiss Gemini Mechanical (around $595) is inspired by some of the greatest pilot's models ever made, and features things like 24-hour time markings and enlarged numerals that are easy to read, even if your plane is caught in a rough patch of turbulence.

The Curv Collection Chronograph (around $498) enhances the design and precision of its quartz movement by outfitting it with a skeletonized dial and an exhibition case back, allowing you to see the inner workings from either side. This model is water resistant down to 30 meters.

Thanks to a bright orange dial and luminous hands, the Archive Series Devil Diver Oceanographer (around $1235) is reliably easy to see beneath the waves. It boasts an accurate automatic Swiss movement and offers a 15-minute dive timer on its bezel.